What Are the Worst Golf Courses in Each State? (Ohio)

Cliffside Golf Course

Determining the “three worst” golf courses in Ohio is a bit subjective—it depends on factors like course condition, design flaws, poor management, or negative player experiences. Based on recent reviews and credible sources, here are three golf courses in Ohio that frequently come up in particularly negative contexts (according to ChatGPT):

1. Cliffside Golf Course (Gallipolis, OH)

Why it’s considered one of the worst: Included in MyGolfSpy’s list of “The 10 Worst Golf Courses in America,” it ranks among the bottom due to harsh management, public complaints, and deteriorating conditions (MyGolfSpy)

Player feedback:

“Hitting out of fairways is like hitting out of rough. If you do hit in the rough you might as well forget that ball…”

“I’ve seen cornfields in better condition. The greens are the slowest and bumpiest I have ever putted on… Truly one of the most pathetic golf courses I have ever seen.” 

MyGolfSpy

Heather Downs CC

2. Heather Downs Country Club (Toledo, OH)

Why it ranks poorly: A scathing Yelp review describes everything from distance inaccuracies to turf damage, dead greens, pervasive clover, and downright neglect. The reviewer bluntly states:

“The condition of this course should be a FELONY!” (Yelp)

Fallen Timbers Fairways

3. Fallen Timbers Fairways (Waterville, OH)

Why it’s poorly rated: According to GolfPass reviews, golfers describe the layout and conditions as severely subpar:

“Fairways were patchy… rough… rock-hard. Tee boxes scorched… no indication of which hole you were on… worst experience… you will be disappointed.” (GolfPass)

A Few Caveats

Subjectivity: These are based on strong negative reviews and sources; many courses may vary in condition depending on timing and management.

Limited volume: Comprehensive statewide “worst-course rankings” are rare, so these selections rely heavily on individual experiences and available reviews.